Souls Online: Mythic Ascension
Chapter 114: Threaded Along

Chapter 114: Threaded Along

Horo already had an idea of what he wanted to do as it was something he had already decided on from the beginning.

’I should learn Alchemy. That way I can improve my poison repertoire..’

That was until he heard a scoff. He could sense that Arachne was radiating displeasure as he made his decision.

’Do you have a problem with my decision Arachne?’

’Indeed I do Litt—’

’Too bad. My mind is made up’

’Ahh?! Rude!’

Horo’s one regret was that he was unable to plug his ears as the horrifying mystique Arachne always tried to build up dissolved into incessant nagging. He narrowed his eyes as he staved off the headache he was having because of the voice living in his head.

However, his annoyed expression was misinterpreted by the people he passed by. To them, it was like he was showcasing a natural smolder as he walked with steady but elegant steps. A couple girls who had been chatting sighed when Horo passed them by.

"Is that who I think that was? That was Ouroboros right?! The current rank 1 Rogue!"

"Where do you think he is heading? Perhaps a date? Ugh! I would be so jealous if some other girl was seeing him!"

"I know right~!"

’You lowly cur! I was going to show you grace and teach you a Lifestyle Profession that has Combat Capabilities but now I am tempted to smite you where you stand!’

Horo’s steps came to an immediate stop as a certain part of Arachne’s nagging caught his interest.

’Hold up..What are you talking about? Lifestyle Profession with Combat Capabilities? What is it?’

’Hmph! Why should I tell an irreverent and insolent whelp this?! Run along and learn your Alchemy! What do I care?!’

Horo didn’t know whether to laugh or cry as this supposed ’Goddess’ was throwing a tantrum and pouting like a child. Letting out a sigh, he covered his eyes with his hands as he said something he would never willingly say aloud.

’I am truly sorry my Dear Arachne. I was indeed foolish to interrupt you and not follow your divine wisdom. I beseech you to show mercy to this misguided child you have graced with your presence.’

There was silence before a faint contented giggle echoed in his mind.

’Haha! At least you know your place. Worship me more as I reveal to you my Divine Knowledge!’

’Heh. Too easy’

The corner of Horo’s lips curled up into a smirk, secretly pleased as Arachne was too busy hemming and hawing about her greatness to catch Horo’s remark

’So are you ready to hear my great idea child? You must learn Woodworking!’

Horo’s expectations instantly fizzled into disappointment as he once again began walking to the apothecary. Arachne sensed his disappointment as her voice started taking on a somewhat desperate tone.

’J-Just trust me okay! Do it and you will see that it will be totally worth it!’

After a moment of deliberation, Horo decided that he would trust Arachne, after all she hadn’t failed him once yet.

’Fine. But if what you said turns out to be useless, I will ...start to ignore you!’

Horo’s face flushed slightly as he realized just how empty his threat sounded at the end. Grumbling to himself, he left the confines of his village, heading towards the cabin on the outskirts.

There he saw a large bare chested muscular man cutting logs with a massive axe. Seeing him approach, the man raised his weapon and snarled.

"Who are you? This is private property!"

Horo groaned as he really did not want to get into a confrontation with a man who in a contest of strength would absolutely crush him.

"Sorry to disturb you Sir. My name is Ouroboros and I have an interest in woodworking and I thought that learning something like that from someone like you would be best."

The man crossed his arms while glaring at Horo with extreme displeasure.

"Do I look like I take strays? It was bad enough that I went against my better judgement to take in that Rabbit to teach her axe skills. Why would I take in some pretty boy Snake who looks like he hasn’t worked a hard day in his life?!"

Horo’s eyes shot up in mild shock as he immediately asked with a hesitant tone, unbothered by the other man’s displeased expression.

"By Rabbit....You don’t mean Luna do you?"

"You know my disciple? I haven’t seen her in a few days. I told her to come back once she hit Level 10 so I could teach her some more Axe skills"

"Indeed I do, Sir. I am actually in a party with her and her brother Leo. We are actually going to be meeting up later to have a meal."

"That brat! She is going on a date with a pretty boy, even dragging her brother along? I should knock some sense into her!"

Horo immediately started to panic as the man seemed to grow even more agitated for some reason.

"No, No, No. Sir we’re NOT dating. There are 6 of us in the party...technically. We also have a pet that used to be a Dungeon BOSS but that’s beside the point. What matters is I am not dating Luna."

The man sized Horo up once more before grumbling with a hand stretched out for a handshake

"Yeah I figured pretty boys like you are not her type. The name’s Barry."

A wave of relief washed over Horo as he shook the man’s hand.

"Nice to meet you Mr. Barry. My name is Ouroboros but my friends call me Horo."

"I bet..."

It seemed that Barry had some prejudices against him strictly because of his handsome appearance, something that Horo found to be really petty.

"Follow me..."

Barry growled as he walked towards his cabin to which Horo complied. Inside of the rustic wooden cabin, Barry sat down at a nearby table and asked

"So why are you interested in Woodworking anyways"

"Good Question Sir. The reason is..."

’Arachne. Why am I trying to learn Woodworking?!’

Horo’s voice trailed off as he truly didn’t know and telling Barry about the voice of Arachne inside of his head was definitely not an ideal solution.

’Fret not Child. Tell this Gorilla of a man this. Puppeteer’

With no way to back out now, Horo could only do as she said

"I want to be a Puppeteer"

Bang!

Barry’s arm slammed onto the table, his gaze betraying just how shocked he was.

"You want to be a what?!"

"A...Puppeteer...?"

"So you want to learn a craft that has been lost in the annals of time?"

Horo blinked, his mind going blank as Barry stared at him with suspicion.

"Say what?"